# The People v. Gorilla Grodd: DC’s Boldest Title Yet and What the 2027 Series Is About

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Published: 2026-10-11  
Updated: 2026-10-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

DC Studios just did something no DCU show has done before: it named a series after a villain. HBO Max’s *Superman* spinoff, arriving in 2027, is officially called ***The People v. Gorilla Grodd***, and the story behind that title is almost as fun as the show.

## A Title Journey Worth Following

Reports of a Jimmy Olsen series first surfaced in November 2025 under the working title *DC Crime*. In June 2026, a Writers Guild registry listing seemed to reveal *American Villain*. Neither stuck. HBO Max ordered the show on August 21 under its final name, a playful riff on courtroom dramas like *The People v. O. J. Simpson*.

It’s also the first DCU show that doesn’t begin with a hero’s name or nickname. James Gunn calls it both a Jimmy Olsen and a Gorilla Grodd show, and says it was one of the first ideas he and Peter Safran pitched, alongside *Lanterns*.

## DC: Show Snapshot

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | *The People v. Gorilla Grodd* |
| **Platform** | HBO Max |
| **Release** | 2027 |
| **Format** | 8-episode comedy, mockumentary style |
| **Showrunners** | Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault (*American Vandal*) |
| **Premise** | Jimmy Olsen and the Daily Planet team reopen Grodd’s conviction for murdering his father, the king of Gorilla City |

## Why This One Feels Different?

True-crime parody is a smart fit for the *American Vandal* duo. The series asks a simple, funny question: is Grodd actually guilty? It’s a fresh way to bring a classic *Superman* villain to the screen, and it keeps the DCU’s tone varied.

![DC](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CU-44.png)

## DC Shows Still Waiting for a Name

Not every project has been so lucky. Here’s where the rest stand:

| Project | Status |
| --- | --- |
| **Booster Gold** | In development, being retooled under a new creative team after the original creator’s version stalled |
| **Animated Blue Beetle** | Unconfirmed, with doubts after HBO Max moved away from kids’ content |
| **Mister Terrific** | In development with Allan Heinberg writing the pilot, but no platform or order yet |
| **Secret Gunn series** | Premise and lead completely under wraps |

The Mister Terrific show could be interesting, as rumors suggest Edi Gathegi’s hero might appear in Grodd’s series first.

## What It Means for Fans?

DC is clearly leaning into a bigger *Superman* family of stories, and comedy is part of the mix. If you like keeping up with superhero shows, [explore more entertainment news on Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) and browse our latest [DC and streaming updates](https://technosports.co.in/). For background on the villain himself, read [Gorilla Grodd on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla_Grodd).

## FAQs

Q1. What is the Superman spinoff series called?

It’s *The People v. Gorilla Grodd*, ordered by HBO Max on August 21 for a 2027 release.

Q2. What is the show about?

Jimmy Olsen and the Daily Planet staff revisit Gorilla Grodd’s conviction for killing his father, in a mockumentary-style comedy.